Full-Time

Senior Software Engineer

Python

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SoundExchange

SoundExchange

201-500 employees

Collects and distributes digital performance royalties

Compensation Overview

$157k - $175kAnnually

Senior

Washington, DC, USA

Candidates must be based in the Continental US and are expected to travel to the Washington DC corporate office 3-4 times per year.

Category
Backend Engineering
Full-Stack Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Agile
Redshift
Python
Data Science
Ruby
BigQuery
SQL
Postgres
AWS
Elasticsearch
Terraform
Django
Requirements
  • Must show above average knowledge of at least a few of these technologies:
  • Python or Ruby ecosystem (Django highly preferred)
  • SQL (Postgres)
  • AWS (S3, ECS, RDS, and all core services)
  • Terraform
  • Big data: Redshift, Bigquery, Presto, Athena, ElasticSearch etc.
  • Experience building enterprise software with complex business rules and data models.
  • Experience with scaling systems to handle ever growing data sets.
  • Proficiency in Agile software development methodology, processes, and practices
  • Ability to influence and communicate effectively with team members and business partners.
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent experience
  • 7 or more years of experience in software engineering
Responsibilities
  • Contribute as a code author and reviewer within a small team of software engineers
  • Contribute to technical designs and work with Operations teams to implement and support solutions to the data challenges we face in the music industry.
  • Actively participate in architecture discussions and decision-making both within their team and across Engineering; communicate any challenges or roadblocks with the team to ideate on solutions.
  • Work with other engineering teams on both stakeholder-driven product initiatives as well as engineering-driven, platform projects.
  • Demonstrate responsibility, accountability, and dedication to engineering team success.
  • Establish and promote use of technologies and processes that lower risk and increase efficiency.

SoundExchange collects and distributes digital performance royalties for artists, record labels, and digital service providers (DSPs) like internet radio and satellite radio. It ensures that DSPs pay for the music they stream and helps artists manage their royalties through a user-friendly platform. Unlike its competitors, SoundExchange focuses specifically on the digital music market and aims to make the industry fairer and more efficient. The company's goal is to support artists and rights holders, allowing them to focus on their creative work.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Washington, District of Columbia

Founded

2003

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What believers are saying

  • SoundExchange surpassed $12 billion in distributions, reflecting strong growth and commitment.
  • Partnerships with niche streaming platforms expand royalty capture opportunities.
  • Virtual concerts and music in podcasts create new revenue streams for SoundExchange.

What critics are saying

  • Ongoing lawsuit with AccuRadio may cause financial and reputational damage.
  • American Music Fairness Act could impact SoundExchange's royalty distribution model.
  • Partnership with Label Engine may face challenges in royalty collection accuracy.

What makes SoundExchange unique

  • SoundExchange is a leading NPO in digital performance royalty distribution.
  • The company serves diverse clients, including artists, labels, and digital service providers.
  • SoundExchange simplifies royalty management, allowing artists to focus on creativity.

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Benefits

Remote Work Options

Flexible Work Hours

Company News

PR Newswire
Feb 24th, 2025
Soundexchange Surpasses $12 Billion Cumulative Distribution Milestone

2024 Distributions to Artists and Rights Owners Topped $1BWASHINGTON, Feb. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- SoundExchange today announced that it has surpassed $12 billion in distributions to artists and rights owners since the company's inception in 2003. The milestone was reached with the company's 185th distribution in February and comes less than a year after passing the $11 billion mark in 2024.In the fourth quarter of 2024, SoundExchange distributed $248.6 million to creators, bringing the company's full year gross distributions to a total of $1.05 billion, up 4.9% over 2023."This milestone is a reflection of our vigorous commitment to amplifying the value of music, paired with a healthy and growing digital music ecosystem," said Michael Huppe, President and CEO of SoundExchange. "There is nothing more satisfying than putting money into the hands of those who have earned it with their talent, artistry, and passion. It's our reason for being and it's our privilege and honor to reliably serve the SoundExchange creator community."In administering non-interactive digital streaming services, SoundExchange enables digital service providers (DSPs) to meet their obligations to artists and rights owners under U.S. law

PR Newswire
Feb 14th, 2025
Soundexchange Applauds More Than 300 Major Recording Artists Asking Lawmakers To Pass The American Music Fairness Act

On World Radio Day, RB Icons Boyz II Men deliver letter signed by Aerosmith, Celine Dion, Gloria Estefan, Jelly Roll, Lil Jon, Mariah Carey, Miranda Lambert, Ozzy Osbourne, P!nk, Reba, Stevie Nicks, and others, plus sit down for an exclusive interview about AMFA with NBC's 'Today' morning showWASHINGTON, Feb. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- SoundExchange, an unabashed supporter of artist rights and fairness for all creators across the music industry, is celebrating yesterday's delivery to the U.S. Congress of a letter signed by more than 300 recording artists supporting passage of the bipartisan American Music Fairness Act (AMFA). Legendary, 19-time platinum-selling, four-time GRAMMY® -winning RB group Boyz II Men was on hand in Washington, D.C., to meet with lawmakers and deliver the letter – which demands legislators take action to require broadcasting corporations compensate recording artists for the use of their music on AM/FM radio – on World Radio Day

Label Engine
Jan 13th, 2025
Increase Your Label's Earnings: Opt-In for Neighboring Rights Collection with Label Engine

Label Engine has partnered with the leading organizations, SoundExchange for USA collection and LimeBlue for Ex-US collection, to simplify the neighboring rights collection process:

Celebrity Access
Jan 2nd, 2025
SoundExchange Releases 2024 Top Tracks And Breakout Creators

SoundExchange releases 2024 Top Tracks and Breakout Creators.

PRWeb
Jan 1st, 2025
Soundexchange'S 2024 Top Tracks Breakout Creators Revealed

"I am always impressed with the wide-ranging styles that make up the Breakout Creators list. The diversity of these creators and their music speaks volumes about the ability of all genres to break through and find listeners." - SoundExchange President and CEO, Michael Huppe. Post thisTeddy Swims notches a second cut on the list with "The Door" at No. 17. Doja Cat also earns two slots on the 2024 tracks list, with "Paint the Town Red" at No. 6 and "Agora Hills" at No